I don't take their multi, but I do take their D3, Biotin, Curcumim and Astaxanthin. I love that they are GMO-free and pesticide-free and don't contain fillers like magnesium stearate. I also get them at Amazon (love that Prime!). Their Gymnema Gold is also terrific for sugar cravings. I don't take it every day but when I do, it really works.

I was taking Now Food's Liquid Multi (iron-free) but for some reason I stopped. Probably because I take so much other stuff ... lol! Anyway, I always liked the liquid for better absorption.

hmm, I never heard of Holy Basil? what does it do? I've also upped my Omega 3's with daily flaxseed oil and chia seeds in my protein shake. I'm just hoping to get myself feeling more in balance.

I don't know if you're aware of this, but flax and chia aren't a good source of Omega 3s. There is a big difference between the EPA and DHA (Omega 3s) that are found in fish oils and ALA, the precursors that are found in flax oil and chia seeds. They are not interchangeable, we don't convert flax oil's alpha-linolenic acid to EPA and DHA at all efficiently (the body can only derive benefit from about 15% of ALA we consume), and only people who cannot consume fish oils (such as vegans and people who are allergic) should use flax, chia, and hemp as a source of Omega 3.

Nor is cod liver oil a good source of DHA and EPA. It's a better source of Vitamins A & D than anything else.

I like Gummivits. They don't tear up my stomach or give me levitating gas issues. I also take a sublingual b12 twice a week and daily Vit D.my numbers were low until I started this regiment and now Dr says I am within good ranges. If I miss any....I know.

I take Natrol My Favorite Multi-vitamin. It was one of the recommended ones in "The Diet Cure." Also a good one listed there is NOW True Balance. And one from Twinlab. For the $$ I chose Natrol. I spent like an hour comparing multis one night, whew!

I take Rainbow Light multi in the am and Nature's Way System Well(herbs for immune system)2-3 daily and Nature's Way Alive multi in the evening. Also use a vitamin B 12 patch every 3-4 days. And take 5-htp 200mg release in the evening. Work in a clinic and am around those with viruses,influenza,etc. May not take as much this summer.

I take GNC's Ultra Women's Mega without Iron and Iodine and they've seemed to work pretty well for me I'm not sure if people on here don't like GNC because I never seem to notice them being mentioned, but I used them in the past and have had good results with it.

Rainbow Light makes quality multivitamins, and all of their products have good reviews. I've been taking Rainbow Women's One for about a year now. I also take a vitamin B complex by TwinLab; Omega 3; Vitamin D; and a Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc and Vitamin D combination pill by NatureMade. I add in other things sometimes too (inositol, green tea extract, creatine, etc), but mostly I just stick to that for now. You really have to do a bit of research to figure out what vitamins target your specific concerns, but Omega-3, a good multivitamin, and possibly vitamin D is a good place to start. There's plenty of guides out there to help you, just google "vitamin guide", "supplement guide" or something similar and see what you come up with. Also, I heard that grape seed extract is pretty good for slowing down the aging process. You could look into that too.

I take a whole cocktail of vitamins on occasion, when I feel like I need them, sometimes for weeks at a time religiously, and sometimes not.

calcium - with mealsmagnesium with meals and bedtime sometimesbiotin - with meals for hair and nails
chromium gtf - with meals helps with cravings
B-100 - with breakfast for energy, time released capsule
a good multi without iron in the morning with breakfastvitamin c - breakfast and supperprobiotics (the ones in the fridge at the health food store only!) with breakfastfish oils - breakfast and supper
l-gutamine - between meals and bedtime, always time one of them after my workout

I take this selection based on reading the Diet Cure, and swear by it and all the supplements listed. If i don't take them after a week or two I really notice a difference. I have also taken 5-HTP, Gaba, and another 1-2 different ones for mood, stress, etc, based on the book's recommendations.

Oh as far as brands go, I usually buy Natural Factors, but also whatever brand the girls at the health food store recommend, and I read labels.

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Officially down 50 lbs! Another 30 or so to my first goal, then I'll re-evaluate.

Couldn't do it without all the amazing support and motivation from this forum and all the wonderful people here.

I take the Rainbow Light Prenatal One (because it contains the B vitamins we need). I like RL because the vitamins are from food sources. I have no proof that they're superior the kinds with synthetically manufactured vitamins, however. I also take a Calcium + Mag + Zinc supplement and CLO (although after reading this thread I may stop) at night. I take Spirulina when I remember it as well.